AUS vs IND 2024-25: Virat Kohli on the brink of breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record in MCG Test

AUS vs IND 2024-25: Virat Kohli on the brink of breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record in MCG Test. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

All eyes will be on ace Indian cricketer, Virat Kohli, as he is well-positioned to becoming India’s greatest run-scorer in Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The opportunity will arise for Kohli as India are primed to play the fourth Test of the ongoing edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26.

With a total of 449 runs to his name from five Tests, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar holds the record as of now. He possesses an average and strike rate of 44.90 and 58.69, respectively.

Kohli is currently placed third in that chart. He has 316 runs from three Tests with a top-score of 169. Ajinkya Rahane, who is not a part of the squad for the current series, is second on the list. He has scored two tons in the three games he has played there, with a tally of 369 runs.

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Kohli seeks consistency as series heads into business end

As for Kohli in this particular edition of the BGT, he has struggled with the bat while speaking in a generic sense. Apart from his ton in the second innings of the first Test, he has only managed to muster only 26 runs in the remaining four innings.

There have been several instances where Kohli could be seen chasing deliveries well outside the off-stump line. The series is currently locked at 1-1. Kohli coming good with the bat is anticipated to hold a crucial role in the outcome of the series. India are currently in the quest to contest in their third World Test Championship on the trot as well as winning their third consecutive Test series Down Under.